Amaterasu

Amaterasu is the Japanese sun goddess. She is the daughter of Izanagi and Izanami, the creator gods of Japan. Amaterasu is the most important deity in the Shinto religion. She is often depicted as a beautiful woman with long, flowing hair. Her hair is so long that it reaches all the way to the ground. Amaterasu is also known for her kind and compassionate nature. She is always willing to help those in need. One day, Amaterasu's brother, Susanoo, became very angry. He destroyed a rice field and killed a number of Amaterasu's servants. Amaterasu was so upset that she hid herself in a cave. The world was plunged into darkness. The other gods were worried about the darkness. They tried to persuade Amaterasu to come out of the cave, but she refused. Finally, the goddess Uzume came up with a plan. She danced and sang in front of the cave. Her dancing was so funny that the other gods started to laugh. Amaterasu was curious about what was going on, so she peeked out of the cave. When she saw the other gods laughing, she was so happy that she came out of the cave. The world was once again filled with light